Senior Lead Analytics Consultant - Audit Innovation Team

Company: Wells Fargo
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Analytics Consultant in Internal Audit on the Audit Innovation Team. The Audit Innovation Team supports the entire audit division and is responsible for driving innovation across the department through continuous assurance solutions, reporting/visualizations, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics. The team is focused on transforming Internal Audit through these primary solution types. This individual will be responsible for working with audit teams to drive innovation in audit execution by helping them identify innovation opportunities and by developing, deploying & supporting data analysis solutions. In this role, you will:

• Design and lead complex projects, analyses, and application of data analysis techniques across the enterprise
• Develop data-driven analytics capabilities to identify anomalies, outliers, emerging trends and operational risks
• Build continuous control assessments (CCAs), continuous auditing tests (CATs), and automate solutions using SQL or SAS
• Design advanced data visualizations in Tableau or PowerBI to support analytical and reporting needs
• Navigate within technology environments to locate, validate, and format data for control testing
• Develop extract, transform and load (ETL) processes to ensure analytical solutions are automated with complete and accurate data
• Have strong relationship management, influencing, organizational and execution skills; communicate effectively and ensure that all deliverables are met
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure development priorities are in alignment with audience needs, feedback is incorporated into existing solutions, and requirements are documented for future development
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovation solutions that align to the department's objective
• Be an excellent project manager focusing on execution and project milestones
• Be a critical thinker with an innovative mindset
• Train and mentor team members in the use of data analysis and data analysis tools Required Qualifications, US:
  • 7+ years of Analytics and Reporting, Financial Modeling, Statistics, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications:
    • Advanced Knowledge of SQL and SAS, with experience in automation of reports.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Text Mining or Text Analytics software (SAS).
    • Experience building data visualization and/or reporting solutions through Tableau, Power BI, or similar BI tools.
    • Solid knowledge and understanding of audit or risk methodologies and supporting tools.
    • Experience conducting peer reviews of technical solutions and quality review of Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) and Technical Development Documents (TDDs) for Analytic Solutions
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
    • Ability to develop operational reporting and perform complex data analysis.
    • Ability to lead projects/initiatives with high risk and complexity. Job Expectations:
      • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
      • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Pay Range:
        • Colorado: $ 96 800.00 USD Annual May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long-term incentive awards. Pay Range Benefits
          • Information about Wells Fargo's employee benefits We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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